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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1788, 1934

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BLAIZE, Blaise, n. “A blow” (Sc. 1825 Jam.2). See Bleeze, n.2, 2.Abd.(D) 1788 J. Skinner Christmass Bawing in Caled. Mag. xvi:
Gowph'd him alang his shins a blaise, And gart him tyne his faith And feet that day.
Abd.2 1934

[Prob. of same origin as Blaw, n.2, a blow.]

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